For the first time in The International’s history, four Russian teams have made it into the top 6

Four Russian teams have made it into the top 6 of The International 2026—a first in the history of Dota 2’s premier annual championship.

PARIVISION (TEAM VISION) has already secured a spot in the top 3, Team Yandex continues to battle Nigma Galaxy for a spot in the upper bracket final, while Team Spirit and BetBoom Team (Boom Boys) are competing in the lower bracket quarterfinals.

The final stage of The International 2026 is taking place from August 20 to 23 at the SPD Bank “Vostok” Sports Center. Eight teams entered the playoffs, but as of today, six teams remain in the competition. The tournament’s prize pool currently exceeds $3,249,200.

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